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721 — From Rescue to Responsible Breeding: Why Education Is the Future of Dog Breeding
From Rescue to Responsible Breeding: Why Education Is the Future of Dog Breeding In this powerful international conversation, host Laura Reeves welcomes Rebecca Norton-Childs — a UK-based educator and founder of a nationally accredited dog breeder training program — to discuss why education, intention and responsibility are critical to the future of dog breeding. Rebecca’s…
720 — Stud Dog Marathon: How Often Is Too Often?
Stud Dog Marathon: How Often Is Too Often? Laura Reeves is joined by canine reproduction expert Dr. Marty Greer to answer a listener’s question: how frequently can you breed a stud dog before semen quality starts to decline? Marty breaks down basic stud dog anatomy, what impacts semen production and why timing matters more than…
719 — Amy Rutherford on Smooths, Bred-By Success and Preservation Breeding
Amy Rutherford on Smooths, Bred-By Success and Preservation Breeding Today’s episode brings you a rare conversation with someone who does not say yes to interviews very often. Amy Rutherford joined host Laura Reeves for a holiday visit and the timing could not be better, fresh off her Best Bred-By Exhibitor win at the AKC National…
716 – Hunting for Raccoons and Ribbons with Border Terriers
Hunting for Raccoons and Ribbons with Border Terriers Host Laura Reeves is joined by Karen Fitzpatrick from Meadowlake Border Terriers to talk about hunting raccoons and ribbons. “My background honestly was straight hunting,” Fitzpatrick said. “I hunted long before I ever bought a Border. I started here in the US and then started hunting in…
715 – Whelping Box Foundations with Dr. Marty Greer
Whelping Box Foundations with Dr. Marty Greer Host Laura Reeves is joined by Dr. Marty Greer to discuss whelping box foundational elements. From heat sources to bedding to disinfecting, this is “must have” information for all breeders. “All whelping boxes will have a heat source and a surface that’s easy to keep clean and disinfected,”…
714 – “God Loves a Terrier” with Vandra Huber
“God Loves a Terrier” with Vandra Huber Host Laura Reeves is joined by Terrier expert Vandra Huber for an overview of this plucky, feisty, fun group of dogs. Huber gave herself a Scottish Terrier as a college graduation present. Forty five years later her many claims to fame include co-ownership of Peggy Sue, Ch. Gaelforce…
711 – Identifying Split Cycles and Silent Seasons
Identifying Split Cycles and Silent Seasons Dr. Marty Greer joins host Laura Reeves to discuss split cycles and silent seasons in our bitches. Both are frustrating for breeders but they are not the same situation. “Silent heats and split seasons are not the same,” Greer said. “There are some bitches that fail to ovulate. They…
709 – Adam Levy’s Secrets to Success of Top-Level Dual Dogs
Adam Levy’s Secrets to Success of Top-Level Dual Dogs Host Laura Reeves is joined by Adam Levy, breeder of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, to talk dual dogs, retriever tests and what it takes to be successful at the top. Levy started in Chessies 16 years ago. In that time he has bred five BIS winners, including…
706 – Queen of Cords: Alice Lawrence on 55 Years of Corded Breeds
Queen of Cords: Alice Lawrence on 55 Years of Corded Breeds Host Laura Reeves is joined by Alice Lawrence, breeder-owner-handler of Komondorok, Puli and Havanese, to discuss her beloved corded breeds. Lawrence, along with her husband Steve, first owned an Old English Sheepdog. “We were brushing our arms off,” she said. “In 1972, we acquired…
704 – The New and Aspiring Judge’s Journey with Channing Sheets
The New and Aspiring Judge’s Journey with Channing Sheets “How you treat people is everything.” Host Laura Reeves is joined by German Shepherd Dog breeder and recently minted AKC judge Channing Sheets for a conversation about breeding dogs, the sport, judging and the honor of his first Westminster Kennel Club judging assignment. Sheets recounts his…